Greeters / Ushers

Ushers serve by being the first to welcome parishioners and visitors to Mass. 

Before Mass: Ushers greet and welcome mass attendees at the church entrance ways. They serve as representatives of the church, and therefore their demeanor and body language should reflect its hospitality. Also, they assist attendees as needed with finding a seat, paying particular attention to those with special needs. During crowded services, assisting with seating is especially important.

During Mass: Ushers sit at the back of the church and participate fully in the service. When late-comers arrive, ushers help minimize disruptions by locating seats for them. Ushers are also responsible for passing around the collection baskets. During communion, they assist the Eucharistic ministers by pointing out those who cannot proceed through the communion line and therefore need communion brought to them.

After Mass: Once the mass is over, ushers stand by the church doors to distribute the weekly bulletin. They also straighten up all the pews. This task may include collecting trash, collecting worship aids for reuse or recycling, and picking up articles left behind.

All volunteers must complete the Safe Environment Training (SET) requirements through the Diocese. For more information on these requirements, please contact Deb Vinci at set@stgacc.org or in the parish office at 480-595-0883.